2024 NACC PSW EXAM REVIEW
200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
SMART ANSWERS
Which law ensures that every citizen has access to health care? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThe Canada Health Act
The most pressing cause of health care reform has been : - CORRECT-
ANSWERSRising costs of providing technology, drugs and services
A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin. Does not
require a sodium restricted diet. - CORRECT-ANSWERSDiabetes
A hormone produced by the pancreas or taken as a medication by many
diabetics - CORRECT-ANSWERSInsulin
must eat the same amount of carbohydrates, protein and fat each day. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSDiabetic diet
The surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body
directly into the stomach. - CORRECT-ANSWERSGastronomy tube
cancer of the esophagus, surgery to the mouth, dysphasia - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCommon reasons for tube feedings
Respiratory Therapy - CORRECT-ANSWERSSupport services provided through
home care DO NOT include
difficulty speaking - CORRECT-ANSWERSdysphasia
Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs. Major complication
of nasogastric or naso-intestinal tubes. - CORRECT-ANSWERSAspiration
Restore to normal life. Often slower for older adults. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSrehabilitation
therapist who treats with exercises and other physical treatments to restore
strength and balance - CORRECT-ANSWERSphysiotherapist
addresses the whole person - CORRECT-ANSWERSRehabilitation process
Collecting information about the client - CORRECT-ANSWERSAssessment
involves
a health problem that can be treated by nursing measures. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSNursing diagnosis
head of the bed is lowered, foot of the bed is raised - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTrendelenburg position
lying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm drawn behind,
parallel to the back - CORRECT-ANSWERSSims position
a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60
degrees - CORRECT-ANSWERSFowler's position
the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees - CORRECT-ANSWERSSemi-Fowler's
Position
40.5 degrees (105F) - CORRECT-ANSWERSwater temperature for bed bath
hair loss - CORRECT-ANSWERSalopecia
reduce swelling in legs, prevent blood clots, exert pressure on the veins. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSElastic stockings
pain that spreads out from an area - CORRECT-ANSWERSRadiation pain
30 minutes - CORRECT-ANSWERSAmount of time between medication and
procedure
As often as they need too. - CORRECT-ANSWERSHow often should a client
who tires easily rest?
dying alone - CORRECT-ANSWERSAdults of all ages often fear
Services for all people with a progressive and life threatening illness that
relieves and reduces uncomfortable symptoms - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPalliative care
hearing - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe last sense to be lost as death approaches
do not resuscitate, including no CPR - CORRECT-ANSWERSDNR
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